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Types of Animation in Web Design

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One of the main web design trends in 2016 is animation. No longer a optional extra, animation is often expected by the user. As well as looking nice, animation provides excellent visual feedback to user’s interactions. They can also save crucial screen space by bridging the gap between main screens and navigation menus. Done well, these interactions can be seamless and non-invasive.

Animation is also excellent for drawing attention. Hover animations (still the sole domain of laptops and desktop computers), show interactive elements of a website. A well-placed animation or two can also guide the user through a website and help steer them in the right (or desired) direction.

In this image-driven age of the internet, galleries and slideshow animation are especially important. Loading animations help distract the user from the inconvenience of waiting. Scrolling nimation may not be glamorous, but without it, we’d still be living with literal web pages. Animation with no purpose other than looking pretty also have their place in brand identity and web presence.

For a full breakdown of these types of animation accompanied with examples, check out the link below.